Pharrell advocates for reviving arts competitions for 2028 Olympics at Louis Vuitton event

PARIS – If given the chance, Pharrell Williams would reintroduce arts competition into the Olympics, reviving a tradition that’s been missing for nearly 80 years. Williams is aiming to reinstate arts competitions back on the world’s biggest sports stage, starting with raising awareness through his star-studded Louis Vuitton event Thursday in Paris. He passionately shared … Read more

Canada women’s soccer coach removed by Canadian Olympic Committee over drone controversy

Head coach Bev Priestman denied any involvement, but did not attend Canada’s 2-1 victory Thursday over New Zealand as the investigation continues. PARIS, France — The Canadian Olympic Committee removed women’s national soccer head coach Bev Priestman for the remainder of the Paris Games following an alleged drone spying scandal. The COC said in a … Read more

Thousands of teachers attend Vice President Kamala Harris’ speech at AFT convention

Many said the speech tugged on emotional strings and empowered the men, women and children in attendance. HOUSTON — On Thursday morning, the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston was filled with excitement and hundreds of teachers. “This is historic. I’m excited,” Mavis Yon said. RELATED: VP Kamala Harris gives keynote speech at … Read more

Downtown Dallas’ First Baptist Church, decimated by fire, receives go-ahead from city to preserve remaining structure, pastor says

With the city’s OK, the church will now work to preserve the three remaining walls of its original 1891-built church, which was destroyed by a Friday, June 20, fire. DALLAS — Editor’s note: The video at the top of this article aired on Monday, July 22. After the Friday fire at the First Baptist Church … Read more

Contribute to a ‘miracle’ and treat yourself to a Dairy Queen Blizzard

Dairy Queen has raised more than 180 million dollars to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. SAN ANTONIO — Behold the Dairy Queen Blizzard: a southern fast-food staple and the sweetest way to give children like 9-year-old Drew Perez at Christus Children’s, new hope. For athletes like Drew, challenges come and go. But he recalls one … Read more